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Chocolate crinkle cookies with a glass of milk on marble surface.

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Bree Hester
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday Baking
Servings 24 (2 to 3 dozen)
Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Cookie Dough:

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For The Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined, scraping down the bowl once or twice.
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  • With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until a stiff dough forms. Do not overmix.
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  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) to divide the dough into 24 equal portions.
  • Roll each portion into a ball, then roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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  • Gently press each ball with the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten slightly to about 1/2-inch thickness.
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  • Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed, just set at the edges, and the tops look dry and slightly cracked. The centers will still look a bit soft.
  • Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
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  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20-30 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 84mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chewy cookies, chocolate snickerdoodles, easy cookie recipe, Holiday cookies
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